Apple Bourbon Chicken Wings
Apple Bourbon Chicken Wings might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This dairy free recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains approximately 11g of protein, 12g of fat, and A mixture of garlic, pepper, ground pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.
Instructions
Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil.
Cut each chicken wing at joints to make 3 pieces; discard tip.
In large bowl, toss chicken with 2 teaspoons of the oil, the salt and black pepper.
Bake uncovered 50 minutes.
Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, mix apple jelly, bourbon, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper and remaining 3 teaspoons oil.
Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Simmer 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Remove chicken from oven.
Drizzle half of the sauce over chicken; turn to coat with sauce.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
Serve chicken wings with remaining sauce.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Rose, Sparkling Wine
Chicken Wings on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. White meat is typically paired with white wine as to not overpower the flavor of the meat, so chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are safe choices. Chicken prepared with a tomato sauce or certainly a red wine sauce can and should be served with a red like a pinot noir. The Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.
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Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard was originally conceived as individual micro-vineyards delineated into 59 unique blocks based upon soil, exposure, elevation, grade, rootstock and clone. Rancho Santa Rosa produces remarkably rich and silky wines.